
“Arumi, I want to talk to you. Can we just talk four eyes?”
After lunch Khadijah approached Arumi and asked him to speak with four eyes. Because Khadijah could not keep the feeling alone, while Khadija already knew very well Humaira harbored feelings for Ahtar. And the feeling was already too deep, Khadija was able to feel as a woman.
“What is Khadijah?” ask Arumi to make sure.
While in his room, Khadijah said what was happening about his observations so far. He was unable to harbor that feeling, even Khadija was afraid that Humaira would feel the name of heartbreak when Ahtar did not have feelings or want a serious relationship with him later.
“Then I will tell Humaira. She... must know who she really is.”
“Arumi, that's not how you tell him. He was a teenager who had just grown up. Don't you know how that feeling of love grows in our hearts that come suddenly without us asking for it and without us being able to avoid it.”
“I know, Khadijah. But..”
“Already Arumi, we leave it to God. Enough pinta Humaira not to feel love too deeply.”
Arumi and Khadijah both nodded, believing each other if they were able to educate their child on the right path.
Arumi and his family say goodbye as the night dissolves, it is not good for Atumi to stay there and let Humaira see Ahtar even if only in a picture frame.
“Assalamu'alaikum,”
“Wa'alaikumsalam.” Answer the whole family in unison.
At exactly half-elevenpm Ahtar and Hafizha had just returned from Edinburgh Tattu. There was no face of anger from Yulian or Khadijah, because they knew Ahtar would look after Hafizha. Even so they as parents will never get out of control just like that. Yulian and Khadijah will limit the ways of making friends and socializing out there.
After greeting Yulian, Khadijah, Cahaya and Arjuna, Ahtar and Hafizha joined in sitting in the living room. And small talk has just rolled around, because only on Sunday night they can chat all the time until night did not feel it was twelve pm.
“Hubby, Neng wanted to dong read al-Kahfi letter. Or... other letters can also be.” Khadijah pulled both ends of his lips perfectly.
After a few months of staying in the hospital, making Yulian and Khadijah unable to be alone. And that night was the first night Khadijah returned to his home, Yulian did not want to pass the opportunity freely, so he did what Khadijah asked.
Yulian shuffled to get comfort while sleeping after finding Khadijah who was closed after being read al-Kahfi letter by Yulian.
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“Ana uhibopen fillah.”
Many times the sentence was present in Ahtar's dream, making it difficult to sleep after night entered the contest. So he had to wake up and decided to perform tahajud prayer that night so that his heart and mind were at peace.
“Yes Allah.. I know that love and liking have been created since long ago. Even the soul mate of the servant You have written in Your eternal book, but let me meet him once upon Your guidance.”
“If it is Humaira, then approach us in a noble way. But if it is not Him, then keep us from vile slander. Aamiin..”.
The clock was three o'clock in the morning, but Ahtar still did not feel drowsy and the two neutrals were still perfectly awake. His mind is still ringing with dreams that are always present in every night.
“Actually... Who is that woman? Why is he... like not Humaira? Arghhh... O Allah, love constraints are this complicated?”
Unable to sleep, Ahtar decided to double-check the patient's data to be examined by the liver. Look at the heart of everyone who treats him.
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Khadijah could only look at Yulian while Yulian was still reading the mushaf with such melodious chants. Make Khadijah's heart and soul feel peaceful even if you just listen.
“Why doesn't Neng sleep, hmm?”
“Neng was awake, Hubby. Maybe you're used to waking up at this hour. But unfortunately... Neng cannot worship and face God in privacy.”
“Sabar yes, surely if the time has come to be allowed, Neng can be as much as facing Allah.” Yulian rubbed the top of Khadijah's head.
“Iya Hubby, Neng will enjoy the puerperium Neng. God willing, just forty days.”
Yulian nodded, then he invited Khadijah to go back to sleep. Because the clock is still too late to do morning activities.
And at four o'clock in the morning Yulian shuffled, he wanted to do a morning activity that would start from the kitchen session. That morning Yulian would cook some food that could be served for. breakfast together. Where Yulian cooks bone soup, tom yum seafood and sauteed broccoli. Cuisine is simple but has enough nutrition and is good to consume.
“Mr Yulian, Sir why are you in the kitchen so early?”
Bik Inem was shocked when he found Yulian wearing an apron and even the smell of the cooking had gone out into the air, making the stomach momentarily rumble.
“Wah, that looks good, sir. Here let Inem bik who helped put on the table.”
Bik Inem put one by one the results of Yulian cuisine on the dining table. And after everything was ready, bi Inem and Yulian cleaned the body to perform the morning prayers when they heard the Adhan had been proclaimed.
“Neng, wake up yuk! It's been five o'clock this.”
Khadijah occasionally blinked his eyes, perfecting his consciousness before performing the activities of the day. And while Khadijah was in the bathroom, Yulian got a call from the doctor who handled Abizzar, where the doctor told him that Abizzar was allowed to go home on Monday afternoon. Because it's still Sunday, all the doctors are on vacation.
“Alhamdulillah..” strangle Yulian.
Tears decay when the moment awaited finally soon will be realized, the gathering of a large family is the most precious moment for him.
“Why is Hubby smiling alone like that? Is Neng anything weird in dressing?” ask Khadijah to make sure.
“No, Neng. Neng is beautiful, very beautiful. Even the Prophet's wife could not match him.” Praise Yulian to Khadijah.
“Iya... Hubby knows, but Hubby has important news that will make Neng happy.”
Khadija rounded his eyes perfectly. Curiosity arose in his heart, and after Yulian said the news was clearly matchless happiness and gratitude from Khadija.
Breakfast together was held. And the whole family has been surprised by the different cuisines.
“Bang Juna, bang Ahtar, brother Cahaya.. do you know who cooked this?” asked Hafizha who made her three brothers look at each other.
And his three brothers just threw their shoulders back, and they looked back at the food they had never eaten in their house. Although the cuisine is simple, but Bik Inem or Khadija never make such dishes, except sauteed broccoli.
“Why are you just standing there? Why not sit down?” Sapa Khadija's.
And the four children just stared at the food that was lined up on the table. Thus making the view of Khadijah turned to the dining table.
“This... instead of bone soup, seafood yum barrels and broccoli stir-fry? Who's cooking? What makes Inem?” khadijah asked his four children. And they just shrug their shoulders.
Khadija immediately called Bik Inem, but not to invite him to take breakfast but to ask who had cooked the dish. And Bik Inem answered by saying the name Yulian.
“Say sir, this is a special meal for his family. Bik Inem also did not know, in fact Inem was not allowed to help cook. Only allowed to help prepare on the table only.” Inem honestly.
All of them instantly rounded their two eyes perfectly. They really had no idea what Yulian's plan was with all of it. Not that his son and wife did not like the breakfast menu this morning, but it feels strange. Where the cooking is a lot.
“Assalamu'alaikum, good morning everyone.” Yulian said hello.
“Wa'alaiacumsalam.”Answer simultaneously.
“This morning Abi deliberately cooked the dish, because Abi wanted to invite someone this morning. Maybe... soon will also come.”
The four children and Khadijah seem confused, they look at each other while kicking their shoulders. Because they really didn't know who the invited guests were this early. Makes them more curious.
“Assalamu'alaikum,” say hello from outside.
“Wa'alaikumsalam,” answers all members of the Yulian family simultaneously.
Bik Inem immediately walked to the main door to open the door to guests who were deliberately invited by Yulian. Khadijah, Ahtar, Arjuna, Cahaya and Hafizha are becoming more curious.
There was no sound of footsteps stepping in, but not long after the guest who had been deliberately invited had entered the dining room. Then, greeting the Yulian family very kindly, did not detract from the sense of courtesy and manners.
“Come breakfast with us, Humaira. You must have not had breakfast, right?” bring Yulian.
“Yes, eat with us... Nak.” Khadijah.
Humaira said, he took a seat near Hafizha, precisely in front of Ahtar. And it made Humaira feel bad and feel a little happy when her gaze was fixed directly towards Ahtar.
All the families were devouring the cuisine produced by Yulian. It feels delicious, not inferior to the cuisine of the chefs in famous restaurants.
“I'm sorry Abi, if Abi has already started the conversation while we're all eating together. But, Abi would like to say to all of you if... Humaira will stay here for a while.”
“Uhuk... uhuk... uhuk.
Ahtar choked on food while chewing.
“Slow-slow, deck. It's a drink first!” Arjuna gave Ahtar a glass of water.
“Gluk... gluc.... gluc A glass of water was gone, not left.
And Yulian explains why Humaira will stay at her house for some time, because Tristan has to meet with a big client in the United States, it is mandatory for Arumi to come with her. So Humaira had to stay for a while at Yulian's house, in exchange for Yulian not being able to join Tristan.
“Everything is clear, and after this Humaira has to go somewhere to do college work. So then... Abi asks Ahtar to accompany Humaira.”
“Sorry Abi, Ahtar can't. Ahtar and Humaira were definitely not makhrams. So, it is not mandatory for Ahtar to accompany him.” Firm and charismatic.
“Let Hafizha only accompany, later on interracial Om Abdullah.” Hafizha offered herself.
Khadijah felt right what Ahtar said, so he agreed. And Humaira could not refuse the thing that had been approved by Khadijah, it would be strange if Humaira still wanted Ahtar to drive her.
The car was driven at medium speed by Abdullah heading to the Central Mosque. The mosque was built with funds from Saudi Arabia, the only mosque in Edinburgh that was built from the beginning as a mosque. The mosque is very international, there can see various types of national background groups, and fiqh madzhab.
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“Hubby, Neng needs to talk. And Ahtar, Mommy also wants to talk to you.” Khadijah stared intently at Yulian and Ahtar.
“Hubby, Neng wants to ask what did Hubby mean to ask Ahtar to accompany Humaira? Hubby should know how they are currently.” Khadijah.
“Iya, why did Abi ask Ahtar to accompany her. Ahtar wants clarity from Abi.” Ahtar continued, enveloped in curiosity.
Yulian took a deep breath, she knew very well that right now her position was in a trial between mother and son. And Yulian would take a long time to explain his intentions and goals asking Ahtar to accompany Humaira. As most people know, Yulian always applies to maintain the attitude and dignity of a man in front of even the woman he loves.
“Abi only..”
Yulian explained all his intentions and goals to Khadijah and Ahtar.
Seriate...